Can other things like the OS be changed on the iPad...for instance can I load ubuntu? Maybe even run Mac OS x snow leopard?

That would make this thing cool.If it's totally locked down like all other Apple products, well... That's the reason I don't have the other Apple stuff. It's not that the ipod or iphone, or ipad aren't cool gadgets, it's that I'm being forced to play by Steve Jobs rules and I'm a rebel!

HaHa, you know what I mean OC. It's specific file extensions or none at all type thing. Everything is DRM'd (short for Digital Rights Management. Nice name, only it restricts YOUR rights--see below) meanwhile there are other products that allow numerous .ext or files to be used, viewed, played, saved, etc.

But with an Apple product everything is restricted. I'm not "knocking it" from a business standpoint (it's yours make all the money and don't allow people to use other products-- only your software), but from the consumer standpoint it sucks.

"DRM-Free???"

Due to the strong opposition that exists to DRM, many companies and artists have begun advertising their products as "DRM-Free". Most notably, Apple began selling "DRM-Free" music through their iTunes store in April 2007. It was later revealed that the DRM-Free iTunes files were still embedded with each user's account information, a technique called Digital Wartermarking generally not regarded as DRM. In January 2009, iTunes began marketing all of their songs as "DRM-Free", however iTunes continues to use DRM on movies, TV shows, ringtones, and audiobooks.

Ok I am brining this thread back as I am getting my upad on the 16th and wanted to know from you iPad users what apps do you consider to be "must have" iPad apps. I do have a general idea from what I use on my iPhone but was just curious.

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Seriously, I've been thinking about getting one to play with, but money has been tight and I'm not sure I would use it that much. My bonus gets here next week and I was thinking of something to treat myself (before it all goes to bills) and the iPad come up on my list. Then again, I'll probably just get the whisky.

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Seriously, I've been thinking about getting one to play with, but money has been tight and I'm not sure I would use it that much. My bonus gets here next week and I was thinking of something to treat myself (before it all goes to bills) and the iPad come up on my list. Then again, I'll probably just get the whisky.

Thanks J. I use most of those now on my iPhone. I saw the iPhoto demo it kills all other photo editing apps for the iPad-phone. I don't have a Hulu account but may be looking into it. For my use I don't think I will get the full work suite but will get pages. I use the google stuff alot I have not used note shelf but have played with the Griffen stylus and it works great.

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